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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e8dc"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2025-11-26"
---

# Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e8dc

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service has initiated a public procurement process currently in the planning stage for the supply of specific tools and hardware aimed at supporting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The procurement is centred on a preliminary market engagement that seeks input from potential suppliers regarding specific tools such as fire suppression hand tools and general hand tools. This procurement process is governed by the UK Public General Acts within the UK's central government, under the devolved regulations of Northern Ireland. The process is located in Belfast, UK, with key dates including a due date for engagement on 11th December 2025. The procurement method involves a pre-market engagement to assess and inform upcoming requirements, paving the way for future tenders, with the overall contract expected to commence from 9th February 2026.

This market engagement offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying fire-fighting and safety equipment. Companies that specialise in the production of hand tools or equipment that meets the fire-safety standards would find this engagement particularly relevant. Engaging at this early stage allows businesses to align their offerings with the buyer's expectations, potentially leading to significant contracts that support long-term growth. The process favours businesses familiar with the requirements and regulatory standards applicable to the UK market, particularly those experienced with public sector procurement in Northern Ireland and capable of delivering goods up to 2031. This tender appeals to vendors aiming to expand their footprint in the UK public sector marketplace.

## Notice

This is a pre market engagement for the Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS (Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service)

### Planning Information

This is a pre market engagement for the Specific Tools and Hardware for NIFRS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077100-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 8 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 35110000 - Firefighting, rescue and safety equipment
- 35111000 - Firefighting equipment
- 35111510 - Fire suppression hand tools
- 42676000 - Parts of hand tools
- 44500000 - Tools, locks, keys, hinges, fasteners, chain and springs
- 44511000 - Hand tools
- 44511400 - Axes
- 44512000 - Miscellaneous hand tools
- 44514000 - Tool handles and tool parts
- 44514100 - Tool handles
- 44514200 - Tool parts
- 44617000 - Boxes

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2025 at 10:06 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077100-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077100-2025
  26th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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